over the breast feeding push!!!!

After being to my pre natal apt where questioned how I planned to feed my baby ive came home flat and thinking Sometimes I really get over the whole "breast feeding is best for your baby" thing. I don't agree! I think what's best for your baby is what is best for you both. Every where I look at the ante natal clinic is signs & pictures of women breast feeding and that thing "breast feeding is best" do they ever think that sometimes that makes us non breast feeding mums feel like sh*t!!! Even this site has a Breast feeding section but I didn't see a bottle fed support one. I have 16 and 11 yr old girls who were on the bottle and they are both extremely healthy. I see women on here say "I'd never bottle feed my baby" almost in disgust and such disapproval. Maybe I'm just over sensitive?

After being to my pre natal apt where questioned how I planned to feed my baby ive came home flat and thinking Sometimes I really get over the whole "breast feeding is best for your baby" thing. I don't agree! I think what's best for your baby is what is best for you both. Every where I look at the ante natal clinic is signs & pictures of women breast feeding and that thing "breast feeding is best" do they ever think that sometimes that makes us non breast feeding mums feel like sh*t!!! Even this site has a Breast feeding section but I didn't see a bottle fed support one. I have 16 and 11 yr old girls who were on the bottle and they are both extremely healthy. I see women on here say "I'd never bottle feed my baby" almost in disgust and such disapproval. Maybe I'm just over sensitive?

I completely agree with you! My 10 and 7 year old were bottle fed and are perfectly healthy and happy. I tried to bf my son but it was way too stressful for both o us. At least with the bottle we were both happy!

I completely agree with you! My 10 and 7 year old were bottle fed and are perfectly healthy and happy. I tried to bf my son but it was way too stressful for both o us. At least with the bottle we were both happy!

I breast feed but I have nothing against bottle feeding. I breast fed for almost a month and switched to formula. It's really not a big deal to me but they sure do like to hammer "breast is best" everywhere. Too bad society in general is not on board. I would never feel comfortable breast feeding in public.

I breast feed but I have nothing against bottle feeding. I breast fed for almost a month and switched to formula. It's really not a big deal to me but they sure do like to hammer "breast is best" everywhere. Too bad society in general is not on board. I would never feel comfortable breast feeding in public.

The reason there is such a push is because for a long time there was a lot of misinformation about breastfeeding that confused a lot of people. Now the push is to make it crystal clear that breastmilk is superior to formula. I agree that what is best for the family overall is absolutely best. However, breastmilk is always always better than formula.

The reason there is such a push is because for a long time there was a lot of misinformation about breastfeeding that confused a lot of people. Now the push is to make it crystal clear that breastmilk is superior to formula. I agree that what is best for the family overall is absolutely best. However, breastmilk is always always better than formula.

Honestly it is better but we all have the right to make our own decisions. It is not for everyone, in my family I am the only one who did breast feed my baby, my sister didn't, our mom didn't. In the 70's they pushed formula, formula was very popular for a long time as the "in" thing to do, but over the past few years they have started to push the natural choice which is breast feeding. The world is into the easy choices, fast food, ready made meals. Now with obesity sky rocketing in adults & children they are pushing the whole grains, real foods. My sister thought breast feeding was disgusting she said she felt like a cow. But that is her perception.

Honestly it is better but we all have the right to make our own decisions. It is not for everyone, in my family I am the only one who did breast feed my baby, my sister didn't, our mom didn't. In the 70's they pushed formula, formula was very popular for a long time as the "in" thing to do, but over the past few years they have started to push the natural choice which is breast feeding. The world is into the easy choices, fast food, ready made meals. Now with obesity sky rocketing in adults & children they are pushing the whole grains, real foods. My sister thought breast feeding was disgusting she said she felt like a cow. But that is her perception.

I complete agree. As a FTM I'm going to try to breast feed but supplement with formula so DH can feed too. I don't want to pump. I don't feel I am going to hurt my baby or will be a bad mother because of it.I'm fed up already of you have to breast feed being shoved down my throat. You wouldn't dream of going up to a parent and start asking why they are letting their child eat something and start preaching that they should only buy organic! How I choose to feed my baby is my decision.

I complete agree. As a FTM I'm going to try to breast feed but supplement with formula so DH can feed too. I don't want to pump. I don't feel I am going to hurt my baby or will be a bad mother because of it.I'm fed up already of you have to breast feed being shoved down my throat. You wouldn't dream of going up to a parent and start asking why they are letting their child eat something and start preaching that they should only buy organic! How I choose to feed my baby is my decision.

The breast-feeding propaganda got overwhelming when I was pregnant with DD, and then when it didn't work it really made me feel like a failure though there wasn't anything I could do differently at the time. Turns out she was a super healthy, smart, calm baby on formula and is still a smart, healthy girl today. So this time we are skipping the whole BF mess and going straight to formula. I do get tired of having it crammed down my throat though.

The breast-feeding propaganda got overwhelming when I was pregnant with DD, and then when it didn't work it really made me feel like a failure though there wasn't anything I could do differently at the time. Turns out she was a super healthy, smart, calm baby on formula and is still a smart, healthy girl today. So this time we are skipping the whole BF mess and going straight to formula. I do get tired of having it crammed down my throat though.

I breast fed for the convenience, health benefits, and the cost benefit. I also supplemented with formula, especially after I got pregnant again when DD was 9 months old. I'm pretty sure there isn't a bottle feeding support forum because most people don't have difficulty with bottle feeding.

I breast fed for the convenience, health benefits, and the cost benefit. I also supplemented with formula, especially after I got pregnant again when DD was 9 months old. I'm pretty sure there isn't a bottle feeding support forum because most people don't have difficulty with bottle feeding.

I breast fed my first 3, thinking I was not having anymore babies I got breast implants and we decided to have a baby...I tried and tried and nothing came out, finally after visiting the lactation specialist, she told me I've done my best...so I'm afraid with this baby it's going to be the same...my last child had been just as healthy as my first 3 and I'm sure this baby will be just fine being formula fed too, it annoys me too that they don't realize some moms just can't breast feed...

I breast fed my first 3, thinking I was not having anymore babies I got breast implants and we decided to have a baby...I tried and tried and nothing came out, finally after visiting the lactation specialist, she told me I've done my best...so I'm afraid with this baby it's going to be the same...my last child had been just as healthy as my first 3 and I'm sure this baby will be just fine being formula fed too, it annoys me too that they don't realize some moms just can't breast feed...

I feel the same way you do. I personally find it putting a lot of pressure on women. I have a cousin who says she would never give "yucky formula to her baby". She also makes comments about women who do not breastfeed their children. It's annoying. Great, she can breast feed easily. I've heard it's not so easy for some women. I'm a FTM and I think I will be one of those women that have difficulties breast feeding. I have no idea what to expect and I wouldn't dare judge a woman if she chose not to.

I feel the same way you do. I personally find it putting a lot of pressure on women. I have a cousin who says she would never give "yucky formula to her baby". She also makes comments about women who do not breastfeed their children. It's annoying. Great, she can breast feed easily. I've heard it's not so easy for some women. I'm a FTM and I think I will be one of those women that have difficulties breast feeding. I have no idea what to expect and I wouldn't dare judge a woman if she chose not to.

It is proven that there are things found in breast milk that cannot be replicated and fed to an infant via bottle. Breast feeding IS best, BUT everyone has a right to choose how to feed their own infant...

It is proven that there are things found in breast milk that cannot be replicated and fed to an infant via bottle. Breast feeding IS best, BUT everyone has a right to choose how to feed their own infant...

I'm not saying that the BABY will be better, but the milk is. There is no immune system in formula... baby gets immunity directly from breast milk. (there is immune "support" in many formulas but it isn't the same thing) Women who breast feed have a decreased chance at developing ovarian cancer, breast cancer and diabetes. It decreases the risk for post partum depression. Breast milk changes based on your babies needs. It is constantly evolving to incorporate the perfect balance of vitamins, minerals, fat and hydration for your specific baby. There are stem cells in breast milk that help baby with brain development, reduce incidence of diabetes and are DIRECTLY related to a lower chance on leukemia.

I don't understand how anyone could deny that breast milk itself is better than formula. I do understand that there are other realities to be considered! If it doesn't work for you and yours, it doesn't work. I make no judgment at all. But I do think it is important to give everyone, ESPECIALLY FTMs, the correct information so they can make informed decisions on what's best for them and theirs. (a few sites sourced below)

I'm not saying that the BABY will be better, but the milk is. There is no immune system in formula... baby gets immunity directly from breast milk. (there is immune "support" in many formulas but it isn't the same thing) Women who breast feed have a decreased chance at developing ovarian cancer, breast cancer and diabetes. It decreases the risk for post partum depression. Breast milk changes based on your babies needs. It is constantly evolving to incorporate the perfect balance of vitamins, minerals, fat and hydration for your specific baby. There are stem cells in breast milk that help baby with brain development, reduce incidence of diabetes and are DIRECTLY related to a lower chance on leukemia.

I don't understand how anyone could deny that breast milk itself is better than formula. I do understand that there are other realities to be considered! If it doesn't work for you and yours, it doesn't work. I make no judgment at all. But I do think it is important to give everyone, ESPECIALLY FTMs, the correct information so they can make informed decisions on what's best for them and theirs. (a few sites sourced below)

I want to try and breast feed.. I want to because I've researched and I know it's better.. But I secretly want to because its cheap! Lol if it doesn't work out I won't feel bad about bottle feeding. I was bottle fed! I've very rarely been sick and lived a pretty healthy life!

I want to try and breast feed.. I want to because I've researched and I know it's better.. But I secretly want to because its cheap! Lol if it doesn't work out I won't feel bad about bottle feeding. I was bottle fed! I've very rarely been sick and lived a pretty healthy life!

The reality is breast feeding *is* what's best. The science behind that cannot be disproven. And while I don't personally understand choosing to not at least try (medical scenarios not withstanding) I don't think giving a bottle makes you a bad mother. Just don't pretend that formula is, or ever can be, equal to breast milk.

The reality is breast feeding *is* what's best. The science behind that cannot be disproven. And while I don't personally understand choosing to not at least try (medical scenarios not withstanding) I don't think giving a bottle makes you a bad mother. Just don't pretend that formula is, or ever can be, equal to breast milk.

I think if it makes you feel that badly to see the pro breast feeding stuff then maybe you need to figure out why that is. I am not looking to get into an argument but it's a two way street - I often get criticized for breast feeding as long as I did and will do with my daughter but if I feel strongly that what I am doing is right then thst's all that matters. We are bombarded all the time with formula ads the same way you feel you are with pro breast feeding ads.

I think if it makes you feel that badly to see the pro breast feeding stuff then maybe you need to figure out why that is. I am not looking to get into an argument but it's a two way street - I often get criticized for breast feeding as long as I did and will do with my daughter but if I feel strongly that what I am doing is right then thst's all that matters. We are bombarded all the time with formula ads the same way you feel you are with pro breast feeding ads.

I just don't really think it's anyones business what you do with your baby. My in laws bugged me constantly with my first to breast feed. No one in my family did, but all of dh family did. This time they have already started questioning me. I guess they feel it is a natural question, but to me it's none of their damn business nor should I feel pressured into anything...my baby, my choice. I couldn't with my first and not sure that I want to even try with this one. My mil has already asked me twice. Grrrrr

I just don't really think it's anyones business what you do with your baby. My in laws bugged me constantly with my first to breast feed. No one in my family did, but all of dh family did. This time they have already started questioning me. I guess they feel it is a natural question, but to me it's none of their damn business nor should I feel pressured into anything...my baby, my choice. I couldn't with my first and not sure that I want to even try with this one. My mil has already asked me twice. Grrrrr

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